Heliconian History Series: Black History in Toronto: Stories of Courage, Community and Freedom with Karolyn Smardz Frost

Toronto Women and the Underground Railroad: Freedom, Faith and Community

Award-winning author Karolyn Smardz Frost explores the rich and often overlooked history of Black communities in Toronto. In 1985 she discovered the Blackburn site, the first Underground Railroad site in Canada. The only archaeologist in Canada with a PhD in the history of race and slavery, Karolyn draws upon her groundbreaking research to bring to life stories of resilience, achievement, and the continuing quest for freedom and equality.

Karolyn Smardz Frost: author of the Governor General’s Award-winning I’ve Got a Home in Glory Land; Steal Away Home which received the Legislative Assembly Award and The Underground Railroad: Next Stop.

All are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the speaker will begin at 7:00pm followed by a Q&A and refreshments. Invite your friends as this is an evening that you won’t want to miss.

Tickets: $35 for the public | $25 for members